Business Secretary statement on Jaguar Land Rover announcement

Business Secretary Greg Clark said:

“Today’s announcement is a vote of confidence in the UK automotive industry - protecting thousands of skilled jobs. It reflects our determination for the U.K. to be at the forefront of the development and manufacturing of the next generation of electric vehicles.  

“The Government has made a big strategic choice in its industrial strategy to be a leading force in the move to electric vehicles, investing and building on our research strengths in the Faraday Challenge and the Battery Industrialisation Centre, we are now perfectly placed to host a gigafactory and we are determined to realise that ambition.

“JLR’s announcement recognises the strength of the excellent workforce at Castle Bromwich and acknowledges the efforts of many parties, including the government and the Mayor Andy Street, to invest and build a sustainable future in the region for advanced manufacturing, safeguarding jobs and skills.”